Most people on the Oregon Coast in populated and touristy areas typically choose to do VRBO or Aribnb to hopefully get more income but long term leases are also a good play on the coast.

What is the typical "path" I would need to take (Online course?

I get paid as the days go by example if somebody books it for a week and they start Monday I get paid that Monday and for the whole week for that customer.I typically charge on one of my cabin $100 a night so it's very profitable better than long-term renting.

What is your expense ratio typically look like? 

As far as Zillow Premier agent goes - it partially depends on the available areas and the price, but typically I would say this would not be a tool for new agents.

VCU students do not typically rent in the Northside, and definitely not in North Highland Park.

FHA Appraisals - Are these typically standard to what I should expect for a conventional loan or are they more stringient.3.

You don't have the option of deferring tax through a 1031 exchange.I like REITS early in a cycle when their scale allows them to ramp up with good purchases and dividends are typically much more generous through the FFO payouts. 

What are typical internal demolition costs for a 3000 sq ft 2 story building? 

HELOCs typically function exactly like a credit card except thy are secured by the property you are borrowing against, whereas a normal credit card is unsecured.